ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - It was a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season for local businesswomen.
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's "Jollification" drew more than 200 people to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's "Jollification" drew more than 200 people to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center. It was not only a chance to network but also a chance to shop, to promote your business, and to just have fun. Everyone had their own reason for attending "Jollification."
Even "Buddy the Elf" attended the "Jollification" event!
"Honestly, this is a very new experience for me, and being able to see all these women in business and doing what they're doing and being part of it is kind of a really big deal today," commented DJ Chilcoat, West Central Association of Realtors & CCR Realtors.
"I feel like business in general is a very male-dominated field. So, to come out to support women is very important and very special to me," said Emma Lowe, Emma Lowe Photography.
The event was not only a chance to network but also a chance to shop, to promote your business, and to just have fun.
"Oh, this is amazing. We have so many businesses represented here. Even Big Brothers Big Sisters is represented here today. Just being here to support all the businesses, whether small or larger businesses, it's just amazing for our community," stated Portia Smith, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio.
Even "Buddy the Elf" attended "Jollification." This was the 12th year for the event.
